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9/7/2026 Rock River Drift

Posted on September 16, 2026 by Dave Tackett

Kingfisher always make it worth the trouble. Cardinal that is molting (shedding old feathers), a doe and fawn while running up river at first light, Killdeer, Great Blue Heron, Redtail Hawk, Kingfisher, Otter, more Kingfisher.

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8/22/26 Rock River Drift

Posted on August 29, 2026 by Dave Tackett

8/22/26 Rock River Drift, Doe with fawn as I was running up river, 4 bucks while drifting down in that same area. Coopers Hawk, Bald Eagles, Warbler, Woodpecker, Oriole, Kingfisher. There was 2 boats out and they spooked the deer … Continue reading →

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Drift 8/17/26 Kingfisher

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Dave Tackett

It just gets slower and slower. No mammals at all, but I did see a 4 eagles, 2 kingfisher and a few young Wood ducks:  

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Kingfisher with Mudcat

Posted on July 26, 2026 by Dave Tackett

Kingfisher caught himself a Mudcat. A female Kingfisher was interested in his catch, possible his mom. She followed, landed by him but he took off with the fish.

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